What personal information does the CBSA collect and what is it used for?
Once an applicant has completed and signed the application form, the CBSA is authorized to collect personal information such as name, date of birth, address, citizenship, proof of citizenship, and residency information. The information will be used for background security checks and is not shared with a third party. All information is stored in a secure central database, which, in turn, is protected by various methods, including firewalls. Access to client information by employees is also controlled and monitored. The information is not disclosed to anyone except CBSA officers who need the information to respond to a request. The information is not used to create individual profiles, or disclosed to any party inside or outside the federal government unless authorized by law. All personal information provided is protected under the federal Privacy Act.
